NYLI Closing for 4th of July
NYLI will close at 1pm on Thursday July 2nd and all day Friday July 3rd in observance of Independence Day. We will re-open on Monday, July 6th at 9 am. Happy 4th of July!!!
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Happy 250th! A little July 4th Trivia (& some NYLI resources)
You might know that Enlightenment philosophy was very much a part of Thomas Jefferson’s education. But did you know that John Locke’s Second Treatise of Government (1689), with its emphasis on Natural Law and individual rights, is often considered THE source for the Declaration of Independence.
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Staff Pick: Uniform Laws Annotated
Uniform Commercial Code…. Uniform Telehealth Act… Uniform Probate Code… Who designs and sews up these uniforms anyway, lol? Around since 1892 (and still active!) – the Uniform Laws Commission provides all 50 States with non-partisan and well drafted legislation for vital areas of state statutory law. The ULC has also developed Model Laws. Jurisdictions may not adopt…
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Welcome to NYLI Refreshed!
In addition to renovating our physical space at 120 Broadway in New York City, NYLI has refreshed its digital presence with an updated website. Our goal was to modernize and simplify the experience while keeping everything where you would expect to find it. The refreshed site features a cleaner design, improved accessibility, and a responsive…
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NYLI will close for Juneteenth
NYLI will be closed on Friday, June 19th, 2026 in celebration of Juneteenth.
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Celebrating the newest federal holiday — Juneteenth – with these resources
Juneteenth became a Federal Holiday when President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act in 2021…. And here at The New York Law Institute, we believe one of the best ways to celebrate Juneteenth is to learn more about the Holiday…. ProQuest Congressional is always a great place to begin researching any Federal Legislative matters…. and we…
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Make NYLI part of your 2026 Summer Associate Program! by Lucy Curci-Gonzalez
Summer Associates Are Here—Make Sure They Have the Full Power of NYLI… Help your summer associates, law clerks, and interns hit the ground running with instant access to NYLI’s extensive legal research resources and expert librarian support. Your summer class can access NYLI’s growing digital collection, including: 250,000+ eBooks –including Over 100 Matthew Bender treatises…
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Legal Research for Beginners Webinar
NYLI’s Director of Innovation & Engagement, Ellyssa Valenti Kroski will be presenting the following webinar with special guest NYLI’s Executive Director Lucy Curci-Gonzalez: Learn about the process of legal research in this beginner webinar on law librarianship. This informative session will discuss where to find the law including primary sources such as constitutions, statutes, court…
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